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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The R6 was revealed 18 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the R6 grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 R6 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2002Fresher by 219 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k117kCrisper screen (+1503k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm S2 Pro R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 R6 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R6 and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 61 and 56 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 will render extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography advice
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
50
lighter than average in class (850g)
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2020-07-09 2002-08-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 102400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 17 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,499 $2,000